The Hay Foundation builds healthy futures by supporting organizations that enhance the quality of life of people, animals and our environment.
Hay Foundation’s recent giving is defined by large unrestricted support for organizations serving people with AIDS, battered women and children, alongside nonprofits working in food, shelter, youth, animal welfare, and environmental education. Two of its largest grants in the latest data went to Love This Horse Equine Rescue Inc in Mojave and Left to Tell Charitable Fund in Carlsbad, each at $200,000, both carrying the same stated purpose: “support for persons with AIDS and support for battered women and children.” That same purpose also appears in other major awards, including $150,000 to Solutions for Change in Vista and $50,000 to Mama’s Kitchen in San Diego. The pattern suggests a funder that uses general grantmaking to back direct-service organizations rather than narrow, one-off projects. Its stated mission is to support organizations that enhance the quality of life for people, animals, and the environment, and its recent grants show that mission expressed through human services and community support work. The foundation also appears to maintain a consistent relationship with some recipients over multiple years, which points to ongoing operating support rather than purely episodic philanthropy.
A clear concentration of recent grants is support for people affected by HIV/AIDS and domestic violence. Hay Foundation gave $200,000 to Left to Tell Charitable Fund for “support for persons with AIDS and support for battered women and children,” and $50,000 to Mama’s Kitchen for the same stated purpose. Another major thread is family and youth support: the foundation awarded $150,000 to Solutions for Change in Vista for the same combined purpose, and $20,000 to Kaleidoscope Child Foundation in Tucker for that same grant language. Animal and environmental interests also appear in the grant list. The foundation gave $10,000 to Snowdon Wildlife Sanctuary in McCall, and its active program descriptions include environmental education, marine science education, and animal welfare. Across these areas, the grants point to direct service, crisis support, and targeted program funding.
Hay Foundation’s typical grant size is $20,000 at the 25th percentile, $50,000 at the median, and $100,000 at the 75th percentile. The recent grants list shows repeat recipients across 2024 and 2025, including Solutions for Change, Mama’s Kitchen, and Boys & Girls Club, which indicates ongoing relationships rather than only one-time awards. The foundation is classified as a regular funder and supports unrestricted as well as project grants. It also accepts unsolicited requests by email and reviews requests monthly, so there is a recurring intake cycle rather than a single annual deadline.
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Most grants fall between $20K and $100K, with a median of $50K.
25th Percentile
$20K
Median
$50K
75th Percentile
$100K
REID TRACY
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Grantmaking is concentrated in California, with 69% of grants going to recipients in the foundation’s HQ state and the top state by grant count also being CA. Recent recipient cities include Carlsbad, Vista, San Diego, Encinitas, and Mojave. Outside California, the recent list includes University Park, Pennsylvania; Tucker, Georgia; and McCall, Idaho. The recipient-country distribution is entirely U.S.-based in the data provided.
Hay Foundation accepts unsolicited requests by email and reviews requests monthly. Its active grant programs describe unrestricted and project grants, with monthly consideration for nonprofit organizations serving people, animals, and the environment.
The foundation supports nonprofit organizations providing food, shelter, counseling, education, hospice care, HIV/AIDS services, youth services, animal welfare, and environmental or marine education. Its stated aim is to enhance quality of life for people, animals, and the environment.
The typical grant size is $20,000 at the 25th percentile, $50,000 at the median, and $100,000 at the 75th percentile. Recent grants also include larger awards, such as $200,000 and $150,000.
Yes. While 69% of its grants go to recipients in California, the recent grants list also includes recipients in Pennsylvania, Georgia, and Idaho. The recipient-country distribution in the data is entirely U.S.-based.
Yes. Solutions for Change appears in both 2024 and 2025, Mama’s Kitchen appears in both 2024 and 2025, and Boys & Girls Club appears in both 2024 and 2025. That pattern points to repeated support over time.
2026
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2026.
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Who can apply: Organizations interested in being considered for a grant may request support by email. The foundation supports diverse charitable organizations serving people in need, animals, and the environment.
Deadline: Requests are considered once a month; no fixed deadline stated.
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Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LOVE THIS HORSE EQUINE RESCUE INC | MOJAVE, CA | $375,000 | 2026 | SUPPORT FOR PERSONS WITH AIDS AND SUPPORT FOR BATTERED WOMEN AND CHILDREN. |
| LEFT TO TELL CHARITABLE FUND | CARLSBAD, CA | $100,000 | 2026 | SUPPORT FOR PERSONS WITH AIDS AND SUPPORT FOR BATTERED WOMEN AND CHILDREN. |
| MAMA'S KITCHEN | SAN DIEGO, CA | $50,000 | 2026 | SUPPORT FOR PERSONS WITH AIDS AND SUPPORT FOR BATTERED WOMEN AND CHILDREN. |
| SOLUTIONS FOR CHANGE | VISTA, CA | $50,000 | 2026 | SUPPORT FOR PERSONS WITH AIDS AND SUPPORT FOR BATTERED WOMEN AND CHILDREN. |
| BOYS & GIRLS CLUB | ENCINITAS, CA | $30,000 | 2026 | SUPPORT FOR PERSONS WITH AIDS AND SUPPORT FOR BATTERED WOMEN AND CHILDREN. |
| KALEIDOSCOPE CHILD FOUNDATION | TUCKER, GA | $15,000 | 2026 | SUPPORT FOR PERSONS WITH AIDS AND SUPPORT FOR BATTERED WOMEN AND CHILDREN. |
| THE GIFT FOUNDATION | HIGH POINT, NC | $10,000 | 2026 | SUPPORT FOR PERSONS WITH AIDS AND SUPPORT FOR BATTERED WOMEN AND CHILDREN. |
| LOVE THIS HORSE EQUINE RESCUE INC | MOJAVE, CA | $200,000 | 2025 | SUPPORT FOR PERSONS WITH AIDS AND SUPPORT FOR BATTERED WOMEN AND CHILDREN. |
| SOLUTIONS FOR CHANGE | VISTA, CA | $150,000 | 2025 | SUPPORT FOR PERSONS WITH AIDS AND SUPPORT FOR BATTERED WOMEN AND CHILDREN. |
| PENN STATE THON | UNIVERSITY PARK, PA | $50,000 | 2025 | SUPPORT FOR PERSONS WITH AIDS AND SUPPORT FOR BATTERED WOMEN AND CHILDREN. |
| MAMA'S KITCHEN | SAN DIEGO, CA | $50,000 | 2025 | SUPPORT FOR PERSONS WITH AIDS AND SUPPORT FOR BATTERED WOMEN AND CHILDREN. |
| KALEIDOSCOPE CHILD FOUNDATION | TUCKER, GA | $20,000 | 2025 | SUPPORT FOR PERSONS WITH AIDS AND SUPPORT FOR BATTERED WOMEN AND CHILDREN. |
| BOYS & GIRLS CLUB | ENCINITAS, CA | $20,000 | 2025 | SUPPORT FOR PERSONS WITH AIDS AND SUPPORT FOR BATTERED WOMEN AND CHILDREN. |
| LEFT TO TELL CHARITABLE FUND | CARLSBAD, CA | $200,000 | 2024 | SUPPORT FOR PERSONS WITH AIDS AND SUPPORT FOR BATTERED WOMEN AND CHILDREN. |
| SOLUTIONS FOR CHANGE | VISTA, CA | $100,000 | 2024 | SUPPORT FOR PERSONS WITH AIDS AND SUPPORT FOR BATTERED WOMEN AND CHILDREN. |
| LOVE THIS HORSE EQUINE RESCUE INC | MOJAVE, CA | $58,333 | 2024 | SUPPORT FOR PERSONS WITH AIDS AND SUPPORT FOR BATTERED WOMEN AND CHILDREN. |
| BOYS & GIRLS CLUB | ENCINITAS, CA | $45,000 | 2024 | SUPPORT FOR PERSONS WITH AIDS AND SUPPORT FOR BATTERED WOMEN AND CHILDREN. |
| MAMA'S KITCHEN | SAN DIEGO, CA | $25,000 | 2024 | SUPPORT FOR PERSONS WITH AIDS AND SUPPORT FOR BATTERED WOMEN AND CHILDREN. |
| MCPAWS REGIONAL ANIMAL SHELTER | MCCALL, ID | $10,000 | 2024 | SUPPORT FOR PERSONS WITH AIDS AND SUPPORT FOR BATTERED WOMEN AND CHILDREN. |
| SNOWDON WILDLIFE SANCTUARY | MCCALL, ID | $10,000 | 2024 | SUPPORT FOR PERSONS WITH AIDS AND SUPPORT FOR BATTERED WOMEN AND CHILDREN. |
LOVE THIS HORSE EQUINE RESCUE INC
$375,000SUPPORT FOR PERSONS WITH AIDS AND SUPPORT FOR BATTERED WOMEN AND CHILDREN.
LEFT TO TELL CHARITABLE FUND
$100,000SUPPORT FOR PERSONS WITH AIDS AND SUPPORT FOR BATTERED WOMEN AND CHILDREN.
SUPPORT FOR PERSONS WITH AIDS AND SUPPORT FOR BATTERED WOMEN AND CHILDREN.
SUPPORT FOR PERSONS WITH AIDS AND SUPPORT FOR BATTERED WOMEN AND CHILDREN.
SUPPORT FOR PERSONS WITH AIDS AND SUPPORT FOR BATTERED WOMEN AND CHILDREN.
KALEIDOSCOPE CHILD FOUNDATION
$15,000SUPPORT FOR PERSONS WITH AIDS AND SUPPORT FOR BATTERED WOMEN AND CHILDREN.
THE GIFT FOUNDATION
$10,000SUPPORT FOR PERSONS WITH AIDS AND SUPPORT FOR BATTERED WOMEN AND CHILDREN.
LOVE THIS HORSE EQUINE RESCUE INC
$200,000SUPPORT FOR PERSONS WITH AIDS AND SUPPORT FOR BATTERED WOMEN AND CHILDREN.
SUPPORT FOR PERSONS WITH AIDS AND SUPPORT FOR BATTERED WOMEN AND CHILDREN.
PENN STATE THON
$50,000SUPPORT FOR PERSONS WITH AIDS AND SUPPORT FOR BATTERED WOMEN AND CHILDREN.
SUPPORT FOR PERSONS WITH AIDS AND SUPPORT FOR BATTERED WOMEN AND CHILDREN.
KALEIDOSCOPE CHILD FOUNDATION
$20,000SUPPORT FOR PERSONS WITH AIDS AND SUPPORT FOR BATTERED WOMEN AND CHILDREN.
SUPPORT FOR PERSONS WITH AIDS AND SUPPORT FOR BATTERED WOMEN AND CHILDREN.
LEFT TO TELL CHARITABLE FUND
$200,000SUPPORT FOR PERSONS WITH AIDS AND SUPPORT FOR BATTERED WOMEN AND CHILDREN.
SUPPORT FOR PERSONS WITH AIDS AND SUPPORT FOR BATTERED WOMEN AND CHILDREN.
LOVE THIS HORSE EQUINE RESCUE INC
$58,333SUPPORT FOR PERSONS WITH AIDS AND SUPPORT FOR BATTERED WOMEN AND CHILDREN.
SUPPORT FOR PERSONS WITH AIDS AND SUPPORT FOR BATTERED WOMEN AND CHILDREN.
SUPPORT FOR PERSONS WITH AIDS AND SUPPORT FOR BATTERED WOMEN AND CHILDREN.
MCPAWS REGIONAL ANIMAL SHELTER
$10,000SUPPORT FOR PERSONS WITH AIDS AND SUPPORT FOR BATTERED WOMEN AND CHILDREN.
SNOWDON WILDLIFE SANCTUARY
$10,000SUPPORT FOR PERSONS WITH AIDS AND SUPPORT FOR BATTERED WOMEN AND CHILDREN.
